HIM 2214;Body Directions and Planes Review, Exams of Pathophysiology

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BODY DIRECTIONS AND PLANES REVIEW

BODY DIRECTIONS AND PLANES REVIEW

HIM 2214: Body Directions & Planes Review Answer the matching and multiple choice questions to refresh your knowledge of the body directions and body planes. Definition Match Term 1 Above another structure Superior A proximal 2 Near the point of attachment to the body’s trunk Proximal B midsagittal 3 Away from the point of attachment to the trunk Distal C coronal 4 A term for the back side of the body Dorsal D medial 5 The plane that divides the body horizontally Transverse E dorsal 6 The plane that divides the body into left and right halves Midsagittal F distal 7 Near the medial plane of the body Medial G transverse 8 The plane that divides the body into front and back Coronal H superior 9 Lying on the spine facing upward Supine I inferior 10 Below another structure Inferior J supine 1 Which answer describes the "anatomical position"? a. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing to your side b. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward c. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing back d. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outward Answer: B 2 Which statement is correct? a. The neck is superior to the pelvis b. The chest is inferior to the stomach c. The hip is superior to the shoulder d. The ribs are superior to the chin Answer: A 3 Mrs. Jones is facing you. You are looking at her from a (an) view? a. posterior b. dorsal c. anterior d. proximal Answer: C 4 Which statement is correct? a. The inside of the thigh is lateral to the outside of the thigh b. The shoulder is lateral to the neck c. The knee is lateral to the hip

Answer: D